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Posted by Matthew Stock on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Co-authored by Mike Likvan.

Living in Chicagoland presents some challenges if you have a poured concrete driveway. With the soil being mainly clay and the extreme weather and temperature fluctuations, the ground around your property is constantly in a state of movement. In the wet seasons your soil swells, during dry times

Posted by Matthew Stock on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Co-authored by Mike Likvan.

If you live in the City of Chicago, then you know how the close proximity of homes in many neighborhoods makes managing rainwater a challenge, because there is nowhere to direct it far enough away from the houses. And this is a problem. Water sitting and soaking

Do you have sinking concrete around your home and want to address it but don’t want to spend thousands replacing it because it is still in good shape? Have you done a little research and asked some neighbors and they keep throwing out this strange term

When you have to repair settled concrete around your home that is unsightly, a tripping hazard, pooling water or directing water into your basement, there are a couple of methods to choose from besides replacing the concrete. Both Polyurethane Concrete Raising and Mudjacking are processes in which existing

A majority of homes have concrete sidewalks, patios or driveways around them. If it does, there is a good chance that this concrete has settled over time as well. This settled concrete is unsightly, takes away from the value of your home, causes water in your